Clean Up Alabama

Clean Up Alabama calls for complete removal of LGBTQ books for youth

The public comment session is now open on an APLS rule that would deem transgender materials "inappropriate" for minors.

Jacob Holmes

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September 3, 2025

New online magazine celebrates Alabama libraries

The first month of the magazine features the Rogersville Public Library and its importance to its rural community.

Jacob Holmes

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August 11, 2025

Embattled Prattville Pride group to host Pridefest Sunday

The group could not host the event in Prattville this year due to struggles reaching a rental agreement.

Jacob Holmes

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May 30, 2025

Clean Up Alabama leader wants “trans stuff” out of all libraries

Clean Up Alabama's leader, Hannah Rees, clarified her intent, stating that "trans stuff" should be removed entirely from all libraries — not just moved.

Jacob Holmes

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May 28, 2025

Read Freely celebrates legislative wins as bill to criminalize librarians dies

A bill that would allow for more local government control of library boards also failed to gain any traction during the session.

Jacob Holmes

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May 20, 2025

Both sides call on Fairhope Council after state pauses funding to library

Mayor Sherry Sullivan suggested that the APLS could create a state-level board to appeal book location decisions.

Jacob Holmes

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April 30, 2025

APLS chair asks Fairhope Library to review 35 “inappropriate” books

The library board meets April 21 and will consider Wahl's request to initiate a review of the books.

Jacob Holmes

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March 28, 2025

Fairhope Council rules out defunding library over book placement

Council President Jack Burrell said he takes exception to the actions of the APLS board and fears the freedom to read is under attack.

Jacob Holmes

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March 25, 2025

APLS cuts funding to Fairhope Library due to “sexually explicit” books

The anti-censorhip group Read Freely criticized the action and announced a fundraiser to offset the loss of state funding.

Jacob Holmes

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March 21, 2025